Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Briars Creek Invitational

Venue: Golf Club At Briars Creek, The

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at John'S Island. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (24%) and Scoring (13%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

Collegiate logo

League

Collegiate

John'S Island, SC, United States
Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026
View host course profile

Weeks

3

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

12

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

1

Technique · Shaping · Performance loops

Development program

Skills periodization build based on tournament clock

Built directly from the time remaining before the event. Macro cycles stack micro focus blocks—red to learn, blue to refine, orange to apply—mirroring the template you provided. Each column equals a week; the green curve tracks practice intensity as drills alternate between comfort and pressure.

Learn SkillsRefine SkillsApply SkillsIntensity of practice
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
Mar
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

3

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

12

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

1

Stacked red → blue → orange focus blocks per cycle.

Weekly workload

4 days

Two drills per day mixing Putting, Short Game, Range.

Module handicap

+9.0 to 45.0

Range derived from drill hcp_min_avg to hcp_max_avg.

Micro focus map

Technique · Shot shaping · Performance

Every macro runs technique (red), shaping (blue), and performance (orange) blocks to keep the readiness curve honest.

Skill breakdown

Accuracy14%
Scoring13%
Precision13%
Distance Control11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.

Schedule

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Collegiate

Organizer

WAGR

Field

women

Course

Golf Club At Briars Creek, The

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 3-week plan unfolds

Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.

Week 14 daysDay 14

Control Distance

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–37 daysDay 511

Avoid Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
22%
Scoring
21%
Aim
20%
Weeks 3–43 daysDay 1214

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
28%
Trajectory
27%
Weeks 4–54 daysDay 1518

Eliminate Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1923

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
25%
Distance Control
23%
Scoring
23%
Weeks 6–73 daysDay 2426

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
27%
Precision
24%
Mechanics
15%
Weeks 7–84 daysDay 2730

Eliminate Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 8–107 daysDay 3139

Make Par Around the Green

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
34%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 4047

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 24.1

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
25%
Distance Control
18%
Precision
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Aim

Host course

Golf Club At Briars Creek, The

John'S Island, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026

Weekly Plan

Program Maker weeks broken down by day

The PracticeProgramMaker output replaces the flagship stack entirely. Every row below comes straight from the automated builder—four practice days per week, two drills per day, and category balance enforced automatically. Track the cadence, stick to the summaries, and lean on the PDF exports when you need offline reps.

Week 1

Technique · Off-season

Mar 2 – Mar 8

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Briars Creek Invitational

Prepare for Briars Creek Invitational in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 18 shots left-to-right, 18 right-to-left to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5052

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1071

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Hit putts from all sides at varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1084

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1075

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520151285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5053

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 16 – Mar 22

4 practice days · focus on putting · 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Hit 40 putts moving around tees near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score353128262422191612

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

6 ft (2m) only#1007

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Hit wedges 9 times in each of 4 target zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5055

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Chip balls into three concentric circles around the flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5056

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score242219171412964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1020

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25

Single Tee, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2925222018151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1051

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip balls from lines to three marked green zones.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3088

Program breakdown

Each block inside the flagship build

You get the same cards that appear under the tournaments section on a course page—category pills, drill counts, and handicap focus—so partners see exactly how the flagship plan is composed.

PuttingTee · PlayersIntermediate

Control Distance

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · PlayersBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAimAlignment
Driving RangeTee · PlayersBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
PuttingTee · Players/BriarsIntermediate

Eliminate Three-Putts

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · ChampionshipBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimDistance ControlScoringAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · Players/BriarsBeginner

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsDistance Control
PuttingTee · ChampionshipIntermediate

Eliminate Three-Putts

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · ChampionshipBeginner

Make Par Around the Green

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · Players/BriarsBeginner

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

24.1

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryDistance ControlPrecisionMechanics